FROWN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FROWN?

Need another word that means the same as “frown”? Find 30 synonyms and 30 related words for “frown” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Frown” are: glower, lour, lower, scowl, glare, look sullen, make a face, look daggers, disapprove of, view with disfavour, view with dislike, indicate disapproval of, show disapproval of, dislike, discourage, look askance at, not take kindly to, not think much of, take a dim view of, find unacceptable, be against, take exception to, object to, think wrong, discountenance, have a low opinion of, black look

Frown as a Noun

Definitions of "Frown" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frown” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A facial expression of dislike or displeasure.
  • A facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of one's brows.

Synonyms of "Frown" as a noun (4 Words)

black lookPopular child actress of the 1930’s (born in 1928.
glareA focus of public attention.
A glare of sunlight.
glowerAn angry or sullen look.
The angry glower on the face of the policeman.
scowlAn angry or bad-tempered expression.
She stamped into the room with a scowl on her face.

Usage Examples of "Frown" as a noun

  • A frown of disapproval.

Frown as a Verb

Definitions of "Frown" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frown” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Disapprove of.
  • Furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
  • Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.

Synonyms of "Frown" as a verb (26 Words)

be againstBe identical to; be someone or something.
disapprove ofDeem wrong or inappropriate.
discountenanceDisturb the composure of.
Any measure tending to fuse invalids into a class with special privileges should be discountenanced.
discourageDeprive of courage or hope take away hope from cause to feel discouraged.
We should discourage this practice among our youth.
dislikeHave or feel a dislike or distaste for.
She disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness.
find unacceptableGet something or somebody for a specific purpose.
glareShine intensely.
The sun glared down on us.
glowerHave an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl.
She glowered at him suspiciously.
have a low opinion ofCause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
indicate disapproval ofSuggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine.
look askance atPerceive with attention; direct one’s gaze towards.
look daggersHave a certain outward or facial expression.
look sullenConvey by one’s expression.
lourLook angry or sullen, wrinkle one’s forehead, as if to signal disapproval.
lowerMove something or somebody to a lower position.
Lower a rating.
make a faceFavor the development of.
not take kindly toMake use of or accept for some purpose.
not think much ofExpect, believe, or suppose.
object toExpress or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.
scowlFrown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
She scowled at him defiantly.
show disapproval ofGive an exhibition of to an interested audience.
take a dim view ofServe oneself to, or consume regularly.
take exception toAccept or undergo, often unwillingly.
think wrongHave in mind as a purpose.
view with disfavourDeem to be.
view with dislikeLook at carefully; study mentally.

Usage Examples of "Frown" as a verb

  • Promiscuity was frowned upon.
  • He frowned as he reread the letter.

Associations of "Frown" (30 Words)

afireLighted up by or as by fire or flame.
Forests set ablaze or afire by lightning.
alightCome down.
The birds alighted.
angry(of the sea or sky) stormy, turbulent, or threatening.
An angry customer.
cholericEasily moved to anger.
Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing.
dazzleAmaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill.
I was dazzled by the beauty and breadth of the exhibition.
discourageDeprive of courage or hope take away hope from cause to feel discouraged.
We want to discourage children from smoking.
faceCover the surface of something with a layer of a different material.
Face the lapels of the jacket.
filamentThe slender part of a stamen that supports the anther.
Each myosin filament is usually surrounded by 12 actin filaments.
flameA brilliant orange red colour like that of flames.
Send out an unsolicited email and you could possibly receive thousands of flames.
flamingOf a bright orange or red colour.
Her flaming hair.
flareBecome flared and widen usually at one end.
Behind him lightning flared.
flashA newsflash.
He flashed a 100 bill.
furyThe hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals.
She was paddling with a new fury.
gawkLook with amazement; look stupidly.
They were gawking at some pin up.
glareA focus of public attention.
The pomp and glare of rhetoric.
gleam(of an emotion or quality) be expressed through the brightness of a person’s eyes.
Her eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
glowerAn angry or sullen look.
The angry glower on the face of the policeman.
illuminateMake lighter or brighter.
Placing the events of the 1930s in a broader historical context helps to illuminate their significance.
illumineEnlighten (someone) spiritually or intellectually.
He moved her lamp so that her face was illumined.
inflammableEasily set on fire.
Inflammable materials.
irascibleHaving or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
An irascible response.
limelightIntense white light obtained by heating lime, formerly used in theatres.
The shock win has thrust him into the limelight.
luridShining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke.
Lurid details of the accident.
nodSignify or express greeting assent or understanding by nodding.
At a nod from his father he left the room.
ogleA lecherous look.
A vaguely erotic ogle.
scowlFrown with displeasure.
She stamped into the room with a scowl on her face.
shoulderPush someone or something out of one s way with one s shoulder.
We shouldered our crippling backpacks and set off slowly up the hill.
shrugAn act or instance of shrugging one s shoulders.
Jimmy looked enquiringly at Pete who shrugged his shoulders.
spotlightA beam of light projected from a spotlight.
The knife flashed in the spotlight.
stareA long fixed or vacant look.
Her grey eyes stared back at him.

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